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In Orlando, Concessions Start at the Airport: A Preview of MCO’s New Terminal C

We may be well into back-to-school mode, but that doesn’t stop parents from seizing the moments they can to travel to theme park central. Orlando is easy, with so many…

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Gas Is Up. Are People Still Traveling?

Fuel prices have skyrocketed, impacting road and air travel costs. But is it affecting summer travel plans and booking sales? Here are the stats on summer 2022 travel you need…

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Sober Travel: 9 Expert-Approved Tips on How to Make All-Inclusives Feel More Inclusive

Staying sober on vacation may feel daunting, but with these behavioral health expert-approved tips, it’s may not be out of reach. For some, the lure of the all-inclusive is a…

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Trip Interruptions, Travel Delays & More: What Are You Covered For?

Travel’s back … but not all of its airline staff. Here’s how to protect yourself against the delays and cancellations that have been hitting the headlines. Travel is back! Destinations…

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Unsure About Medical Coverage While Traveling? Here’s What You Need to Know

As COVID becomes less a life-threatening risk, travelers should still never let their guard down when it comes to their health. Have you heard the great news? Testing is no…

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The Podcast You—and Your Clients!—Should Be Listening To

If you haven’t tuned in to The Travel Beat with ALG Vacations®, now’s the time to sync up. Half a year and 13 episodes have passed since the premiere of…

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What to Wear? Demystifying Resort Dress Codes

It’s hard enough to pack for vacation—and stressful! It forces you to think about what clothes you really live in, plus what you want to be photographed in. How many…

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Travel Advisors Share: The Most Special Treatment & Special Moments Ever Scored

In the second roundup of the Travel Advisors Share series, we get advisors to reveal some of the most VIP moments they’ve been a part of, and spill the beans…

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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Character & Setting

Be more present at hotels with personality and a sense of place, like the new Andaz Prague, and Dreams Karibana, the first in Colombia, Hacienda Dominicus, and the Grand Oasis…

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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Caribbean Cool

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Royalton Grenada, Margaritaville Island Reserve, Secrets St. Martin, Riu Paradise Island, and Royalton CHIC…

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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Party in the USA

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, Resorts World Las Vegas, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger…

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A Closer Look: Getting to Know the New For You Giveaway Prize Properties

There’s always something new going on in travel. Or just as accurately, something up, as new builds are erected, décor gets refreshed, rooms get renovated, and expansions … well, expand.…

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Travel Etiquette: Are You a Bad (Airplane) Neighbor?

In quarters as tight as airplanes, everyone’s nerves are more easily frazzled. How best to keep the peace? By never, ever being guilty of these bad neighbor behaviors. When you…

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Family Travel Tips: How to Avoid the Dreaded “Are We There Yet?” with Kids

“Are we there yet?” might just be one of the four most cringe-inducing words in travel today. Uttered innocently by babes in the backseat, car seat, or plane seat, its…

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Four Ways to Soothe Travel Jitters

These days, it might have been some time since you or someone you know has traveled. With guidelines and policies changing often even experienced travelers may feel like newbies and…

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Five Easy Ways to Simplify Family Vacation Planning

A family vacation is a must for most at this point in time. We’re all tired and all need a break. But the problem is, planning one adds even more…

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Ways to Stress Less This Peak Booking Season

Stress less? I know, that sounds crazy, what with peak season peaking amid Omicron cases hidden among the regular colds of the season. Oh, and kids in and out of…

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Don’t Be SAD: How to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder

The winter blues are more than just that. Seasonal depression is a very real phenomenon that thousands of American suffer from, according to a newly released study by CertaPet. If…

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An A – Zinc Guide to Supplementing Your Immunity

We’ve got the masks. The gloves. The face shields, UV wands, and all our other external gear. But let’s talk about staying well from the inside out. There are a…

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Have Turkey, But Can You Travel? What Foods You Can Fly With

There’s no substitute for home-grown, home-cooked. Be the toast of the party when you follow the guidelines here of all the food items you can fly with, and how. There’s…

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Your Small Business Saturday 2021 Resource Round-up

November 27 is right around the corner. Have you caught up on all of TravelBlogue’s advisor business resources yet? Just like that, we’re gearing up for the holidays … and…

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Gifts from Travels for This Holiday Season

Traveling before the holidays? Don’t find yourself in a bind! Experienced world travelers from the ALGV team can help you out, with their list of biggest hits for holiday gifts…

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Will (RI)U Marry Me? Your Guide to the New Wedding Collections by RIU

Planning a wedding can be STRESSFUL! Take the pressure off the bride with ready-to-customize, “save the (big) day” solutions. Find out which one is THE One with this exclusive interview…

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The Arts in Every Form: The Focal Point of Hotel Xcaret Arte

First there was Xcaret, the most popular eco-park in all of Mexico, showcasing Mexican pride in all its creatures, culture, and landscape. Then a series of other parks followed, with…

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The Countdown Begins: How to Keep Passport Delays from Affecting Your Travel Plans

You’re six months out … is it too soon to think about prepping for departure? With recent passport delays, the answer is, it’s not soon enough. Very often, people don’t…

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Bringing the Tropics, Good Vibes & Clean Air Into Your WFH Office

These air-purifying, lucky plants from your favorite tropical destinations do triple duty to make your work-from-home space one of joy. How many destination brochures or property descriptions have you read…

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5 Ways to Protect Your Customers from Flight Delays and Cancellations

Travel is back in a big way … and so are delays due to staffing that hasn’t recovered as quickly as traveler interest. Updated January 10, 2022 The airports are…

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Is It Safe to Dine Indoors Again?

As restaurants at home and in-resort dining outlets open up their indoor seating again, we find out from culinary experts: is it safe? Everyone’s been doing it. Joyously, with big…

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My Big, Fat Gay Wedding … And Where to Have It

Destination weddings are unforgettable, joyous, and colorful experiences. These resorts make them even more so by holding up that rainbow flag for LGBTQ+ couples as they celebrate their next chapter.…

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Let the Sun Shine On with Eco-Friendly Protection

Sunglasses, sunscreen bottle, and sunhat on a blue towel with an ocean pier in the background.

Help keep your skin safe—and our oceans and beaches as beautiful as we found them—with sun protection that does no harm. There are few places we love more than the…

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Bug Off! How to Keep Summer Bites at Bay

We love the great outdoors. But we don’t love some of the little critters that live there! Here are some natural solutions and products that can help you take the…

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When Traveling, Mask On or Mask Off?

We’re at a pivotal moment and thisclose to normalcy. But is it too early to unmask when traveling? To mask or not to mask? That has been the million-dollar question,…

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American PRIDE – 9 of the Best LGBTQ Destinations in the USA

In the land of the free, take Pride in these top-billed domestic vacation destinations, where #LoveWins year-round. As a progressive country, there are a ton of destinations from sea to…

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Release … the Turtles! At These Environmentally Responsible Resorts

Sea turtles are adorable and beloved, but also endangered. Here are resorts doing their part to change their status, and how you can participate, too. One of the cutest residents…

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Greener Pastures: Environmentally Responsible Resorts to Support

Being environmentally responsible isn’t just on the traveler—it’s on the hospitality and travel industry, too. Here are some of the brands and properties working on making a difference. Responsible tourism…

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Becoming a Thought Leader for Responsible Travel

Responsible travel is a tourism buzzword that’s gaining steam. ALG Vacations™ shows you how travel advisors can lead the way. Travel advisors are stewards for the world. You map routes,…

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What It Means to Be a Socially Responsible Traveler

Travel is back! But to keep it that way, we need to be responsible with this privilege. Here’s how. In our first of this mini-series on what it means to…

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What It Means to Be an Environmentally Responsible Traveler

Travel is back! But to keep it that way, we need to be responsible with this privilege. Here’s how. “Responsible travel” has become a buzzword in the tourism industry. But…

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Missing Mexico this Cinco de Mayo? Here’s How to Celebrate at Home

Fun, festive, easy, and authentic ways to honor Mexican culinary culture until you visit again. Any time is a great reason to celebrate the culture, history, and heritage of one…

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Five Easy Ways to Amp Up Your Immunity

We’ve got the masks. The gloves. The face shields, UV wands, and all our other external gear. But let’s talk about staying well from the inside out. Hallelujah! Huzzah! And…

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Why Growing Client Relationships Begins with Growing Your Content

A successful content strategy can strengthen your relationship with customers, constructing meaningful bonds and a loyal client base. Maximize the effectiveness of yours with curated content from ALG Vacations™. Building…

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Stay Calm and Keep Your Vacation Safe with Travel Protection Plus

Protect your trip—and peace of mind!—with Cancel for Any Reason insurance that lets you zig when life zags. Life happens. And sometimes, it happens to travel. As this past year…

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Need a Break? Join ALGV On Our Newest Virtual FAM Series!

Do you remember when our scenery every few months (or more frequently if we could manage it!) was palm trees, blue skies, wide seas, and sunshine? Us, too. And we’re…

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Excellence in the Skies: The Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight Commitment

Any flight that takes you to that tropical shore is the right flight. … Or is it? ALGV’s Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights commit to being best in “class” from booking…

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How to Eat Healthy While On-Resort

With the wealth of options and recent resort emphasis on wellness and inclusion, believe it or not, making healthful choices while on vacation is not as hard as you think.…

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Worried About Potential On-Resort Quarantine? Don’t Be—It Might Be Free!

If you have to isolate before re-entry to the U.S., these posh resorts offering free 14-day quarantine stays have got you covered. Editor’s Note: ALG Vacations™ takes COVID-19 incredibly seriously…

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Taking Your Travel Catalog Game to the Next Level: The All-New ALG Vacations™ Travelogue

Imagine you’re at a travel show. It’s virtual, like almost everything these days, and you have your own booth, maybe for honeymoons or all-inclusives or eco-friendly escapes. Guests have the…

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CDC COVID-19 Testing Travel Toolkit for Agents

There’s been a LOT of information—and questions!—flying around since the CDC announced you’ll be required to undergo COVID-19 testing before returning to the U.S. But don’t worry—ALGV’s got you covered.…

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4 Surprising Reasons You Might Be Losing Social Media Followers

Especially during these tense times, it’s easy to set off a hair-trigger temper without even knowing it. Here are some common annoyances that may be alienating your fatigued followers and…

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6 Reasons Why You Should ALWAYS Pre-Book Your Tours

What’s the difference between a “trip” and a “vacation”? The answer is: what you do once you’re there. Make sure yours is the latter by pre-booking your Amstar DMC transfers…

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Ten Ways to Prepare for Pent-Up Demand

Draw up plans now to avoid feeling overwhelmed when the rush hits. Your clients have waited. They’ve anticipated. And now, they’re ready. … But are you? As PCR testing becomes…

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Exclusive Perks – Now for Everyone

Just in time for the new year, for ALG Vacations™ customers only, special benefits are now all for one and one for all under one unified new program. Exceptional Values…

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Below the Radar, Above the Standard

Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the Playa del Carmen area in Riviera Maya—these are the top-of-mind destinations for a beach getaway in Quintana Roo, and the most popular in the region (for…

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Q&A with Palladium on Protocols & Procedures

Asking the tough questions on safety, sanitation, and other COVID-19 travel concerns for your customers. As people find themselves itching to get out of their home bubbles, the question becomes…

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Safe-Travel Gift Guide for the Age of COVID-19

Used to be you’d go with the standard stand-bys for holiday gifts for travelers. But now, there’s a whole slew of new inventions and innovations on the market. Here are the best of them for the health-conscious vacationer.

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Small Business Saturday Checklist

Ready for this Saturday? Double-check to see! We made it! The week of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and—as important to American culture as the lead-in national holiday itself—Small Business…

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“Special Communications” for Small Business Saturday 2020

In the midst of a pandemic, face-to-face in-person meetings are challenging, and closing on-the-fence travelers equally so. Here’s how we can help. Great communication has always been the cornerstone of…

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Socializing Small Business Saturday 2020

Social media is the key to thriving this Small Business Saturday. Here’s how you can leverage your online channels to make this year’s a success. In a world gone virtual,…

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Making Small Business Saturday Work for You

This November 28, make sure that your customers know that when they come to an expert like you for their travel plans, they’re also supporting a small business in their…

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Traveler Comfort

“Life keeps throwing me stones. And I keep finding the diamonds.” – Ana Claudia Antunes With masks this season’s mandatory fashion accessory and “social distancing” destined to become Merriam-Webster’s Words…

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Sun, Sand & Safety: How All-Inclusives Are Leading the Way to Healthier Travel

It’s a typical day on a tropical beach somewhere in the Caribbean, or perhaps Mexico. The breezes are cool, the ocean warm, and hours languorous. Butlers carry cocktails to waiting…

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The Best Workshops of Virtual Ascend 2020

Who would have thought that the event of the year would be one conducted entirely online? And yet here we are, looking back at Virtual Ascend 2020 as the rousing…

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Top Five Reasons We GO with Amstar

There are a lot of destination management, tour, and transfer companies out there. But how do you choose which one to trust? It’s not an insignificant decision to have to…

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How to Choose the Right Transfer

Transfers are not exactly headliners when it comes to a vacation itinerary … but that’s not to say they’re not critically important. Getting to the resort and back to the…

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